Administrative Specialist, Quotes & Estimates, Air & Sea at DSV

Main Purpose of The Role

• The main purpose of the role will be reporting into the Estimates Manager and ensuring that all pricing exercises or estimates for general cargo are completed CargoWise at a high level of professionalism.

Job-Related Requirements

• Matric 
• B. Com Logistics/Supply Chain Management would be beneficial but not a requirement
• Must have a minimum 3 years' freight forwarding experience, in both air, ocean and road operations
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in pricing and estimates 
• Own vehicle a must, driver’s license, ability to travel

Electives

• Understanding of international freight forwarding
• Experience in a multi-cultural, multinational operation
• Good communicator verbal & written
• Team player
• Analytical thinker
• Effective administration skills and well organzised
• Must be methodical and precise in their work.
• Must understand the freight forwarding process, global requirements, and service providers / industry players.
• Punctuality and time management skills are critical.
• Available to work long hours when required.
• Must be target driven.
• Must have ability to work unsupervised.
• Always maintain a professional image.
• Team-player
• Deadline Driven
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans, both written and verbal
• Advanced Incoterms knowledge
   

Computer Literacy

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• CargoWise

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Pricing for RFP’s, Client Adhoc Quotations, RFQs, and any other pricing related exercises except tenders.
• Working with the tools provided to deliver consistent, competitive pricing within the agreed KPI’s
• Developing bespoke client solutions where this adds value
• Following a detailed set of processes & procedures
• Developing pricing strategies
• Managing internal & external client expectations
• Working together with the Sales, CRM, Revenue Management, and the Pricing Teams
• Providing management with information to allow them to make commercial decisions
• Quality checking estimates prior to submission to clients if tender related
• Assist team cohesiveness